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Eldon Kao
Continuous Improvement Blog
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In my experience as a Lean practitioner I've had to navigate through different industry/corporate cultures, levels of organizations, and varied personalities. You may have already found that the potency of the Lean agenda depends heavily on how it is received. Through my own experiences training and advocating Lean methods, I've decided to include a short list of some keys to success that may help others incite and sustain change.
Read MoreWhether you are contemplating acquiring a Lean Six Sigma Certification, a newly minted member, or a battle-tested veteran, it's worth a prospective look at the Continuous Improvement trends. As businesses continue to seek competitive advantages, the trends from 2015 reflect the rising demand for continuous improvement specialists.
Read MoreLean Six Sigma is indeed a powerful tool to achieve process improvement when utilized correctly. However, as more and more industries are seeking to reap the benefits of Lean Six Sigma, it's equally important to take pause and recognize when Lean Six Sigma may not be the way to go. A good Lean Six Sigma project may yield improved quality, reduced variations, and significant financial savings but a bad Lean Six Sigma project may result in wasted time and resources. Here are a few attributes that influence a proposed project's eligibility for the full Lean Six Sigma treatment (DMAIC process):
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The A3 Report is a structured problem solving approach and one-page communication that summarizes a problem solving project from start to finish. The name is derived from the size of paper the report is presented on: A3 or 11'x17' Tabloid).
Lean Six Sigma practitioners are leaders in the workplace. In fact, the ASQ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt BOK includes team management and project management tools as key knowledge areas. Therefore, Project Management is definitely a good complementary skill to have in addition to Lean Six Sigma certification. It is not just about process capability, process improvement etc. Project Management gives you the skills to meet project requirements whether it be Scope, Cost, Schedule, or Quality. Ensuring that you can navigate through corporate structures to deliver projects that are on time and on budget. Here's what you need to know about getting the PMP.
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